AppFolio vs Avail

The market-leading property management platform for mid-to-large residential, commercial, and community association portfolios.

$1.49/unit/mo (50 unit min)

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Avail

Avail is a free landlord management platform — backed by Realtor.com — offering listing syndication, tenant screening, digital leases, and online rent collection with no per-unit fees on the base plan.

Free (Plus at $9/unit/mo)

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AppFolio vs Avail: feature comparison

Feature	AppFolio	Avail
Online Rent Collection	✓	✓
Tenant Screening	✓	✓
Maintenance Request Tracking	✓	✓
Owner Portal	✓	✗
Accounting & Reporting	✓	✗
Lease E-Signature	✓	✓
Listing Syndication	✓	✓
Mobile App (iOS + Android)	✓	✗

AppFolio — Pros & Cons

Pros

Category leader — most comprehensive feature set
Covers residential, commercial, and HOA on one platform
Advanced AI for leasing and maintenance
Strong integrations and API

Cons

50-unit minimum — not for small landlords
Per-unit pricing adds up fast
Implementation can be lengthy
Onboarding fee required

Avail — Pros & Cons

Pros

Fully functional free plan with no unit limit — best value entry point in the category
Listing syndication to 19 rental sites including Realtor.com, Redfin, and Zumper at no extra cost
TransUnion-powered tenant screening with credit, criminal, eviction, and identity verification
State-specific lawyer-reviewed lease templates with e-signature included on all plans

Cons

No dedicated mobile app — landlords must manage from a browser, unlike RentRedi or AppFolio
No owner portal — unsuitable for third-party property managers reporting to external property owners
Accounting limited to basic income/expense tracking; no accrual ledger, owner statements, or bank reconciliation
No vendor management, work-order workflows, or property inspection tools beyond basic maintenance ticket tracking

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